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HMCS Iroquois

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Confirmation of the blazon of a Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 414

Badge of H.M.C.S. Iroquois

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Blazon

Badge

Or an Iroquois warrior’s head wearing two eagle feathers in his hair proper and a ring Or in his ear;

Motto

RELENTLESS IN CHASE;


Symbolism

Badge

The design, approved in 1948, is inspired by the unofficial badge adopted by the ship in 1942. The Iroquois’ head refers to the ship’s name.

Motto

Not applicable